Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Beating Cancer with Nutrition – Turmeric Slows Spread of Breast Cancer
Are you interested in beating cancer with nutrition? Mainstream medical practices for cancer treatment have been shown to be both dangerous and ineffective, lending further merit to the phrase “an…
California School District is 1st in the U.S. to Serve Organic, GMO-Free Meals
The Sausalito Marin City School District in California is the first school district in the nation to serve its students completely organic meals.
Glyphosate Proven to Be Making Milk Toxic
It was recently discovered that a chemical in Monsanto’s herbicide, Round Up, is responsible for corrupting the metabolism of dairy cattle.
Factory Farm Antibiotics Making Children ‘Allergic to Fruits and Vegetables’
Farmers who are using antibiotics to keep pests away from their crops are making children allergic to the fruits and vegetables they grow.
Health Food for the Price of Fast Food: New Company Makes it Possible
Doug Rauch, former CEO of Trader Joe’s, has a novel idea; give people on limited incomes access to healthy, organic food. Here is how.
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide in Broccoli: A Fountain of Youth
Broccoli contains a natural compound known as nicotinamide mononucleotide which could have potent anti-aging effects.